Sustainability strengths

Nobody doubts the strength of steel as a construction material, but its qualities in the field of sustainability may be less immediately obvious, says Russell Ager from Crittall Windows It’s steel’s strength that makes the key contribution to steel’s credentials... View Article

The challenge of natural ventilation in urban areas

John McComb from Reynaers Aluminium examines the challenges of naturally ventilating properties in high density urban areas, and how a collaboration on a new window design could offer a viable solution The population of cities globally is continuing to grow,... View Article

Taking in the island scenery

Architect Jane Burnside took on an unusually wide range of project roles to create her tranquil, contemporary home and workplace on the Isle of Mull, inspired by origami. Nik Hunter reports Introducing a contemporary building into a traditional landscape such... View Article

Natural harmony

In a new district of Shenzhen, a project to create a performing arts centre saw Rocco Design Architects use the coastal landscape as inspiration for a striking form in harmony with its context. Roseanne Field reports The Bao’an Cultural District... View Article

Below ground waterproofing systems

At London Waterproofing Solutions Ltd we specialise in the design and installation of below ground waterproofing systems to BS8102:2022. We’re a full member of the PCA and our expertise covers small basement and cellars, to large new build and multi-level... View Article

Bouygues UK hands over world leading innovation hub to Cardiff University

Bouygues UK has handed over the Translational Research Hub to Cardiff University, marking the completion of its work on the Cardiff Innovation Campus. The Translational Research Hub (TRH) will house two world-leading scientific research establishments; the Institute for Compound Semiconductors and Cardiff Catalysis Institute. Designed to... View Article

Make walls a feature in cork

WALLTrend is the new and accessible cork wall panel collection from Granorte that brings a special touch. With the beautiful natural texture of cork, WALLTrend comes in 16 designs ready to transform interiors. From the classic look of Grain to... View Article

BLANCO UNIT: Drink, prep, clean – all you need, in one place

BLANCO UNIT – combines sinks, taps, in-cabinet waste and organisation systems and creates innovative and flexible solutions for modern kitchen life. Everything needed to work quickly and cleanly in the kitchen is all in one place with the new BLANCO UNIT a space-saving, timesaving, creative hub in... View Article

Knauf announces new factory plans

Knauf has reached an agreement with Gypfor for the purchase of a new plasterboard manufacturing plant in Newport, South Wales. This multi-million pound investment will increase the UK production volume of Knauf’s range of gypsum-based building materials by 20% when fully... View Article

Manchester region pledges to scale up new net-zero homes

Greater Manchester has announced ambitious plans to build 30,000 net-zero homes over the next 16 years through a partnership with the government’s housing accelerator Homes England. The homes are part of a broader social, environmental, and economic vision for the area... View Article

Persimmon is a top 100 apprenticeship employer

Leading housebuilder Persimmon Homes is celebrating after being recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer in the Government’s annual rankings for the first time. First launched in 2020, the annual employer rankings are developed by the Department of Education, in... View Article